FINAL 3 DAYS of School: On May 25, 29, and 30, final exams will be given, there will be an early dismissal each of these days, and class periods - as well as lunches - are on a modified schedule. For the complete 3-day times see: Final 3 Days Schedule.
REPORT CARDS will be mailed on June 11th. Please notify the guidance office if your address has changed. All report cards will be mailed to your current address in the SCPS Skyward Data System. Guidance Phone: 407-320-1554.
SUMMER ART CAMP application can be downloaded HERE.
TIGER BYTES SUMMER COMPUTER CAMP information and application LINK.
Student Museum Summer Day Camp application for Ages 8-12.
LET'S READ SEMINOLE! The website http://www.letsread.scps.k12.fl.us/ includes book recommendations, reading response activities, message boards, downloadable book logs, and more.
LETTER FROM DR. VOGEL ABOUT CHANGES IN FCAT
Dear Parents,
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information related to the changes in the Florida Department of Education Assessment Program. All Grades 3-12 public school students in the state of Florida take the FCAT 2.0 or End of Course Exams in the grades and subjects listed below.
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Subject
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Grade 3, 6 and 7
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Reading and Math
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Grade 4
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Reading, Math, and Writing
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Grade 5
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Reading, Math, and Science
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Grade 8
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Reading, Math, Writing, and Science
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Grade 9 and 10
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Reading
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Algebra, Biology, Geometry
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End-of-Course Exam
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In March 2012, the State Board of Education adopted higher standards for FCAT 2.0 that make it more difficult for students to earn a Level 3 (proficient) passing score. It is important for parents to understand that FCAT 2.0 is a harder test, with increased expectations across all grade levels. The Department of Education has predicted that there will be many fewer students scoring at Level 3 or higher.
Seminole County Public School teachers have worked hard to assure that your student is prepared to meet the challenges of FCAT 2.0 and the new proficiency standards. Schools have offered additional support to students by offering tutorial, small group instruction, intensive reading and math classes and other types of support based on a student’s individual needs.
Another consequence of simultaneously administering a more difficult test and making the test harder to pass, is a decline in school grades. In 2011, 94% of Seminole County Public Schools earned a School Grade of A or B. However, based on Florida Department of Education estimations, school grades will drop throughout the state and in Seminole County.
While everyone agrees that increased accountability and high academic standards are certainly in the best interest of our students, the reality of these changes in terms of real life consequences for students and schools needs to be recognized and understood. It is predicted that there will be an increase in the number of students considered for retention in 3rd grade and that there will be an increase in the number of students taking intensive math and reading classes in middle and high schools.
The Department of Education has indicated that FCAT student scores will be released in early to mid June. Upon receipt of your student’s scores, please remember that the FCAT 2.0 is a harder test and that it is more difficult to score a Level 3 or higher. Please contact your school’s principal if you would like additional information.
Respectfully,
Bill Vogel, Superintendent
Seminole County Public Schools
2012-2013 SCHOOL CURRICULUM
can be accessed HERE.
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